Bill authors
House Bill 214
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
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Bill stages
Filed
Nov. 10, 2014
Approved by House
Approved by Senate
Became law
Senate committee
- Committee not yet assigned
House committee
Bill categories
Related issues
Banning texting while drivingLast action
Referred to Transportation Feb. 10, 2015
Actions
| Action | Date | Acting Chamber |
|---|---|---|
| Referred to Transportation | 02/10/2015 | Texas House |
| Read first time | 02/10/2015 | Texas House |
| Filed | 11/10/2014 | Texas House |
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